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VA05 PDV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,497 mi
Last recorded78,497 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 PDV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

boot lid damaged rear bumber damaged

gearbox and oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2019 78,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. loose seat (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

boot lid damaged rear bumber damaged

gearbox and oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front macpherson strut top seized

Fail 15 Aug 2018 76,655 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front macpherson strut top seized

Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,777 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear coil springs are corroding

Nearside rear tyre perishing outer sidewall

Fail 6 Apr 2017 66,776 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun visor (8.3.1b)

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear coil springs are corroding

Nearside rear tyre perishing outer sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,349 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Near side rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2016 56,348 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Near side rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,165 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside and outside edge

Rear end body damage

Fail 1 Apr 2015 45,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside and outside edge

Rear end body damage

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,607 miles

Nearside-offside rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 31,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 29,028 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,280 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 23,617 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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VA05 PDV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA05 PDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA05 PDV registered?

VA05 PDV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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